The Government of the Virgin Islands has provided a photo album of all derelict vessels throughout the Territory and their locations to facilitate easy removal by their owners.

The rapid removal of abandoned or derelict vessels in the Territory will commence shortly following the passage of the Disaster Management (Amendment) Act 2018 in the House of Assembly on July 2.

The public, participants, boat owners, and mariners are advised to exercise caution and adhere to all safety measures during this year’s Poker Run on May 27.

Residents including participants, boat owners, and mariners are asked to exercise caution and adhere to all safety measure during the Poker Run festivities on May 27.

The Virgin Islands Shipping Registry has launched an online portal to receive applications for seafarer documents.

Owners of vessels operating in the Virgin Islands waters are reminded to properly insure their boats before the beginning of the 2018 hurricane season.

Mariners are advised that Hydrographical Survey Operations will be carried out in Road Harbour, Soper’s Hole, North Sound and Anegada on a daily basis beginning today, January 19 through February 23.

Hydrographical survey operations to update navigational charts and provide corrections for the Territory will be carried out on a daily basis beginning today, January 19 through February 23. 

The public is informed of the relocation of the following Virgin Islands Shipping Registry departments.

In accordance with the Merchant Shipping Act, 2001, a report of wreck has been received for three vessels onTrellis Bay, Beef Island.